House Bill 7791
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 22, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7791
Congress
118
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024
This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals and their spouses who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad. It also allows for a refund and abatement of penalties and fines paid by detained individuals.
March 22, 2024
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03/22/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
03/22/2024
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 9, 2024 1:21:23 PM